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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
9
Henry McLemore reports Billy Petrolle, nearing retirement after years in boxing, loses a ten-round decision to Barney Ross at the New York Colt’s gym. Ross dominates with speed and endurance, while Petrolle fights with a weakened left hand following surgery.
Basketball fans in Pomeroy Bend will see three local games. On Friday Logan teams visit the gym for a Panthers and Pantherettes clash. Wellston heads to Middleport Friday, then Gallipolis plays Middleport Saturday. The following week Pomeroy hosts Middleport.
Findlay College beat Bowling Green 35 to 24 in a rivalry game last night. Ericks scored nine Findlay points while Shone led Bowling Green with eight. The Falcons opened with a 14 to 1 run before Findlay surged to the win.
Racine travels to Tuppers Plains for a return contest after a season opener win. Also on the Rome Court Rome High seeks revenge against Belpre, which beat Rome 24-19 earlier this season. Belpre and Rome square off Saturday night on Rome Court.
When Duane Purvis returned to Mattoon Illinois after earning All-America honors in track and football at Purdue University the town staged a five block parade. The crowd included the high school band student body fire department city officials and civic groups in tribute led by Purvis at the head of the procession.
Ohio Wesleyan coach Ray Detrick worries as Wittenberg visits Delaware for a crucial Buckeye Conference game. Wesleyan has already beaten Ohio University Miami and Cincinnati, with Wittenberg spoiling Wes leyan’s streak in the past. Other notes: Ohio U faces Cincinnati in Cincinnati, while Marshall College opens a West Virginia trip, and Miami has no games this week.
Swan son guard Kenyon set the pace as his team defeated Muskingum 46 to 23 in an Ohio Conference basketball game last night. Swanson led scoring with nine points while Leonard topped Muskingum with six.
Notre Dame basketball edged Chicago 37-36 at home, marking the Irish's Mth consecutive home win and 23rd victory in 24 outings. The prior week saw their 22 game streak halted by Pitt, leaving Notre Dame back in a waning stride.
The New York Yankees reveal a revamped 1934 roster with 31 players listed. Lou Gehrig will return at first base while second and third base battles feature Don Heffner, Tony Lazzeri, Lyn Lary, and Jack Seligaver. Shortstop competition includes Bob Rolfe and Frank Crosetti, with four pitchers recalled for tryouts and three new pitchers added from Atlanta Newark Baltimore and Binghamton.
Nelsonville High School Greyhounds prepare to host the Marietta Tigers, a state semifinalist from last year, in a Southeastern Ohio League clash. Coach Yantis weighs lineup options with Powell, Stalter, Butts, Lancaster, and Stage likely starting, while Dilcher may return from illness for the fray.
Army 0 Dickinson 26 Davis Elkins 49 Potomac State 33 Kenyon TM% Muskingum 25 Findlay 35 Bowling Green 24 Ithaca 52 Alfred 29 Johns Hopkins 37 Maryland 22 Notre Dame 37 Chicago N. C. State %4 North Carolina 31 Springfield 33 Amherst 26.
Bulldogs prepare for Gallipolis rematch as Athens High trains during exams. Coach McKinley directed a six oclock scrimmage against alumni with Entwistle at guard likely to start Friday. Entwistle’s reliable passing and height give him edge over Charley Coury in the back court.
In Los Angeles Jim Brown ing of Missouri topped Joe Savoldi of Michigan at 230 to 200 pounds. Leo Numa of Seattle defeated Beatrick Lutze of Columbus at 230. In New York Maurice La Chapelle of France defeated Ted Flowers of Cuba while Paul Berlenback of New York drew with Pat Faletti of Hartford. George Zaharias of Greece defeated Zanka Zelezniak of Russia as Hans Kampfer of Germany beat Matros Kirilenko of Russia.
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